LEE — A traditional blessing of the animals will be held in Lee on Feb. 17, at 1 pm during an open house at Pet Passages, a new state of the art facility by Purdy Funeral Services.

Your family and your pets are invited to attend this free, family-friendly event.

Bring pets to be blessed in person, or bring photos or stuffed animals as representatives. The blessing begins at 2 pm at 2 Concord Road (Route 4) in Lee. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a cage.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served for both our human and animal guests.

Pet Passages by Purdy Funeral Services is a pet memorialization service dedicated to showing pets the respect they deserve and the gentle treatment you expect when their unfortunate time comes to leave us.